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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 840.53 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 840.53 and 149.47 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 840.53 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/840.53 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 840.53 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 125,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,632.29/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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